(Manitoba Co-operator file photo by Alexis Stockford)

Editor’s Rant: Reward v. risk

Where’s the incentive for early adopters?

A new report suggests Canadian farmers need to proactively focus on reducing the risks now covered by government-backed business risk management (BRM) programs — but will need supports to do so.






Analyzing your farm’s future cash requirements can help safeguard you from a major pitfall.

Common pitfalls in farm finances

Farm Family Coach: Active management in some key areas can reduce unnecessary struggles for your farm

Consider how cash management, diversification, risk management and investments could reduce unnecessary struggles faced by your farm.



A trade war could be just as damaging to farmers as a drought, so business risk management programs should be adapted to reflect this, said Tyler McCann from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. | Getty Images

Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending

It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs

A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.